The Pittsburgh Pirates released their game schedule for the 2021 season on Thursday.
On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Pirates will open the season against the Chicago Cubs for the 22nd time - the first time in Chicago since 2011.
The first seven days of the season have the Pirates on the road. The home opener at PNC Park is April 8 against the Cubs in a three game series through the weekend.
In interleague games throughout the season, the Pirates will face Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers.